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Opel Ascona B V-Maxx Big Brake Kit 290 mm 4-piston

This big brake kit Ascona B is a complete V-Maxx brake kit for the front axle of the Opel Ascona B, built from 07-1975 to 09-1988. The kit consists of 290 mm two-piece brake discs on ultralight floating aluminium bells and 4-piston calipers made of forged aluminium, and comes ready to fit with V-Maxx sport brake pads and vehicle-specific adapters.

The kit is made for drivers who use the Ascona B on the track, for example in club races, sprints or track days. What counts there is a brake system that stays consistent under repeated hard braking. Important to know: V-Maxx has no TÜV approval for this version. The kit is therefore mainly intended for track use; whether you are allowed to use it on public roads in your situation is something you have to check yourself.

Key benefits

• 290 mm two-piece brake discs, grooved and made of high-carbon steel
• 4-piston calipers made of forged aluminium
• Less fade under repeated hard braking on the track
• Fast cooling: the caliper, bracket and bell are made of aluminium, which conducts heat about 5 times better than steel
• Ultralight floating aluminium bells carrying the discs
• Complete kit with V-Maxx sport brake pads and vehicle-specific adapters
• Wheel size from 15 inch, provided the fitment template (WFC) shows sufficient clearance

Suitable for

Opel Ascona B, 07-1975 to 09-1988

• Opel Ascona B, built from 07-1975 to 09-1988: all versions
• V-Maxx has no TÜV approval for this application

Minimum wheel size: 15 inch. Check the fit for this version with extra care using the fitment template (WFC); a wheel spacer is sometimes required.

Technical specifications

• Manufacturer: V-Maxx Autosport (Netherlands)
• Part number: 20 OP290 06
• Brake discs: 290 mm, two-piece, grooved, high-carbon steel with floating aluminium bell
• Calipers: 4-piston, forged aluminium
• Brake pads: V-Maxx sport brake pads
• Minimum wheel size: 15 inch
• Approval: no TÜV approval for this version
• Axle: front axle
• Included: calipers, brake discs with bells, brake pads, vehicle-specific adapters, fitting hardware and fitting instructions

Fitting and delivery

Fit everything according to the V-Maxx fitting instructions you receive with the kit, including the tightening torques. The kit is only suitable for an Ascona B with original steering knuckles. Clean the brake kit with a mild soap and never with wheel cleaner, as it attacks the aluminium. For heavy track use, V-Maxx advises removing the dust seals from the calipers.

Optionally available: V-Maxx Steelflex steel braided brake hoses for the front axle (460 mm, set of 2, with PTFE inner hose), Ferodo brake fluid (500 ml) and a V-Maxx wear indicator set. The delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

A classic Ascona B with modern brake technology: 290 mm discs and aluminium 4-piston calipers that stay consistent even after many hard stops.

Why choose this big brake kit Ascona B?

The big brake kit Ascona B brings modern brake technology to a car that is asked to do a lot on the track. The aluminium calipers, brackets and bells dissipate heat quickly, and the discs have directional cooling channels. As a result, the braking performance stays consistent under repeated hard braking and fade sets in much later. The kit arrives complete, with sport brake pads and adapters to which the original rubber brake hoses connect, and V-Maxx gives a 2-year warranty.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use the Ascona B on the road with this kit?

V-Maxx has no TÜV approval for this version. The kit is mainly intended for track use. Whether you are allowed to use the car on public roads with this kit is something you have to check yourself.

Does the big brake kit Ascona B fit behind my wheels?

The big brake kit Ascona B requires wheels of at least 15 inch. Check the clearance with extra care using the fitment template (WFC); a wheel spacer is sometimes required.

Is the big brake kit Ascona B suitable for a car with more power than standard?

Yes, definitely. An Ascona B with more power than standard benefits most from this kit: 290 mm discs and 4-piston calipers give more braking power and much less fade.

Do the brake pads click when you switch between forwards and reverse?

Yes, and that is normal. The pads deliberately have 1 to 1.5 mm of play so they do not seize at high temperatures. As a result, you hear a short click when you switch between driving forwards and reversing.

What is the delivery time?

The delivery time is 4 to 7 days.

Delivery outside the European Union: different shipping costs may apply. Don’t worry: we will email you as soon as possible after your order and agree the shipping with you. You are not committed to anything without your consent.